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The test is designed to prepare satellites for one of the most complex tasks in space: safely approaching another object.

"The damage is real, but it doesn't have to be permanent."

From auroras at 36,000 feet to comet flybys and eclipses, these are the standout images our readers shared with Space.com in 2025.

This historic 2026 'Infinite Flight' service will blast off via a Stoke Space Nova rocket

From Spider-Man to the Guardians of the Galaxy, here are the most expensive Lego Marvel sets you can get your hands on.

Why do people often adopt and develop beliefs that lack strong supporting evidence?

Iran has launched a trio of new satellites into space with the help of a Russian rocket, the country's state media reported Sunday (Dec. 28).

We saw quite a few milestones notched in the final frontier this year. But there were a number of failures as well, some of them quite dramatic.

The image offers a rare look at how Earth's surface and atmosphere interact after sunset.

At first glance, it seems like our understanding of physics forbids free will.

Here are the best lunar events to see in 2026, including eclipses, supermoons and conjunctions.

This lightweight medium-format powerhouse is one of the most powerful cameras you can get, but how does it work for astrophotography?

Looking to watch some of the best Sci-Fi movies and shows ever without having to rely on streaming? Don't skip these out-of-this-world Blu-ray editions.

This low-cost mission is still only getting started, and it's taking bigger risks than typical big-ticket NASA missions.

Hunt for key terms that define one of the universe's most mind-bending phenomena—from event horizons to singularities.

We asked our staff to choose their favorite Space.com stories of 2025. Here's what we got.

Here are eight of the most spectacular astronomical discoveries of 2025.

Boldly going where no Lego set has gone before, the first-ever Star Trek Lego set you can buy and it is awesome!

Test your space smarts with our weekly crossword challenge, crafted from Space.com's biggest headlines.

When a piece of debris hits another object in space, it can also create more space debris, adding to the problem.

Spike your eggnog and relax with our list of the finest flicks of the year about invasive AI, soaring superheroes, and Lovecraftian horrors.